
New guide helps journalists know their rights when police come knocking
Guide responds to confusion (at best) among law enforcement and judges evidenced by recent raids of newsrooms and journalists' homes in Kansas and Florida

Guide responds to confusion (at best) among law enforcement and judges evidenced by recent raids of newsrooms and journalists' homes in Kansas and Florida

People often ask us how they can help advance press freedom and push back against censorship, seizures of reporter’s equipment, and other violations. Some options include reaching out directly to lawmakers and public officials, amplifying social media content, and donating to press freedom organizations like Freedom of the Press Foundation …

The raid in Kansas was uniquely egregious but it was far from the only newsworthy recent attack on the press

Newsrooms must adapt to the new reality that police might ignore the law and Constitution and seize their equipment

Bipartisan sponsors should be commended for supporting press freedom

Once legislators start singling out disfavored speech for punishment there’s no telling where they’ll stop

Requiring observers to keep a distance from police undermines press freedom and violates the First Amendment

No, arresting protesters does not require cops to also arrest journalists

Amendment would stop unconstitutional charges against journalists and whistleblowers without impacting real espionage cases

Recent case marks latest setback for politicians who want to bankrupt their critics with litigation